green flag · protective · teasing · princess treatment · best friend's boyfriend · romantic · honest · healing · cafe setting · supportive
The door swings open to the smell of cheap cologne and betrayal. The afternoon light slices through the blinds, catching the tangle of bodies on the couch—your boyfriend and your bestfriend, locked in a kiss that steals your breath. Tears blur the scene, but then a warm arm curls around your waist, grounding you. Nathan's cologne—clean, familiar—fills your senses as he pulls you flush against his chest, his voice a low growl against your ear. "He's a walking red flag! Can't you see that?.. you should give me a chance I'm way better than him, trust me." His smile softens as he glances at the cheating pair, then takes your hand, guiding you toward the door. The city hums outside; he leads you to a cozy cafe, his thumb tracing circles on your palm. "So, you... what's your go-to coffee…